St. Petersburg Bail Bonds: 24/7 Help After a St. Pete Arrest
Arrested in St. Pete? SPPD arrests go to the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater. Licensed 24/7 bondsman on 49th St N, sign by phone. Call 727.902.6383.
Quick answer: A St. Petersburg arrest does not stay in St. Pete. The St. Petersburg Police Department books arrestees into the Pinellas County Jail, 14400 49th St. N in Clearwater, and first appearance hearings are held at the Pinellas County Justice Center next door. Aftermath’s Pinellas office is on 49th St. N, between St. Pete and the jail, and answers 24/7 at 727.902.6383.
After an Arrest in St. Pete: Who, Where and What Next
| Step | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Arresting agency | St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD), HQ at 1301 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 |
| SPPD non-emergency | (727) 893-7780; information desk (727) 893-7521 |
| Booking | Pinellas County Jail, 14400 49th St. N, Clearwater, FL 33762 |
| Inmate lookup | Pinellas Sheriff’s “Who’s In Jail” |
| Criminal court | Pinellas County Justice Center, 14250 49th St. N, Clearwater |
| Our office | 10300 49th St. N, Suite 135, Clearwater · open 24/7 |
SPPD’s own news releases describe arrestees being “booked into the Pinellas County jail.” There is no separate city jail. For the full booking, bond and visitation rules, see our Pinellas County Jail bail bonds guide.
Which Courthouse Handles a St. Pete Arrest?
Many St. Pete families assume the case will be at the St. Petersburg Judicial Building at 545 1st Ave. N. That building focuses on family and civil cases. The county’s main criminal courthouse is the Pinellas County Justice Center on 49th St. N in Clearwater, where first appearance hearings are held. Always check the court notice for the exact courthouse, courtroom and time before you go.
How to Bail Someone Out After a St. Pete Arrest
- Look them up in Who’s In Jail, or call us and we will search for you.
- Call 727.902.6383. We confirm the bond for each charge. Domestic violence and DUI with damage or a prior DUI must wait for first appearance.
- Sign and pay from St. Pete by phone or our online bail application.
- We post the bond at the Pinellas County Jail.
- Drive up to Clearwater for the pickup once the jail releases them, often within a few hours.
The usual route from downtown St. Pete is north on I-275, then west to 49th St. N via Roosevelt Blvd. or Ulmerton Rd. Call us and we’ll tell you when to leave so you arrive close to release time.
What a St. Pete Bail Bond Costs
The premium is set by Florida law: 10% of the bond, with a $100 minimum per charge; federal bonds are 15%. Pinellas uses a uniform bond schedule for many first-time charges. For example, a first-degree misdemeanor without force is set at $500, so the premium is $100. A $10,000 felony bond costs $1,000. We offer payment plans for qualified co-signers, and many bonds need no collateral.
Bonds We Write for St. Petersburg Arrests
From a downtown Central Avenue DUI after a night out to a domestic case, a warrant or a federal charge, we handle every bond type:
- DUI and traffic bonds
- Domestic violence bonds (after first appearance)
- Drug possession and theft bonds
- Violation of probation bonds, when a judge allows bond
- Federal bonds
- Warrant surrenders: read how to check for a warrant in Florida, then call us to arrange the bond before you turn yourself in
Why St. Pete Families Call Aftermath
- On 49th St. N. Our Clearwater bail bonds office sits on the same road as the jail and the Justice Center.
- 24/7 licensed agents answer every call.
- No trip needed to sign. Everything by phone or online.
- State and federal cases under one roof.
- 4.9 stars from 350+ Google reviews.
We serve every St. Pete neighborhood and nearby Gulfport, Pinellas Park and Largo.
St. Petersburg Bail Bond FAQs
Where do St. Petersburg police take people after an arrest?
To the Pinellas County Jail, 14400 49th St. N, Clearwater. St. Petersburg does not have its own jail.
Is my St. Pete criminal case heard at the downtown courthouse?
Generally no. The St. Petersburg Judicial Building focuses on family and civil matters. Criminal cases are heard at the Pinellas County Justice Center, 14250 49th St. N, Clearwater. Check your court notice.
How do I find someone arrested in St. Pete?
Search the Pinellas Sheriff’s Who’s In Jail at whosinjail.pinellassheriff.gov, or call the jail’s Inmate Records at (727) 464-6415.
How much is a bail bond in St. Petersburg, FL?
10% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum per charge, set by Florida law. Federal bonds are 15%.
Can I bail someone out at night in St. Pete?
Yes. We answer 24/7, and you can sign and pay by phone or online at any hour.
Need Help Now? We Answer 24/7
Call 727.902.6383, 24/7. Our Clearwater office is on 49th St N, the same road as the Pinellas County Jail.
General information, not legal advice.